Ocean Africa
Container Services in Cape Town

Ocean Africa Container Lines Offer Innovative Logistics Solutions for Africa.

Ocean Africa Container Lines is the premier regional container line in Southern Africa. The company has built on its 100 years of experience and today operates a fleet of modern, purpose built container ships catering to regional, feeder and domestic cargoes. Combining the efficiency of seaborne carriage with a comprehensive network of warehousing and land-based operations, OACL delivers effective supply chain solutions in Southern Africa. The network provides an efficient feeder service to international carriers, ships regional and domestic cargo, providing customers with a complete freight logistics service including terminal operations, warehousing, distribution and inland transportation. OACL are committed to contribute meaningfully to the transformation of our country through the black economic empowerment process. We are company that reflects the energy and diversity of our country and are a B-BBEE Level 2 contributor. At OACL, we care about the members of our community. We are committed to helping those in need to ensure a brighter future tomorrow. As part of the Grindrod Group, OACL have access to extensive infrastructure and can offer a highly effective end-to-end solution. OACL is the leading common feeder operator in Southern Africa. This is our core business, carrying containers via hub ports for most global carriers. At our OACL Maydon Wharf Terminals we have invested in technology, equipment and facilities to meet the demands of modern, lean supply chains. We are driven by pride in our craft, a passion for building long-term relationships, and an appetite for continually delivering effective logistics solutions. Our 4 vessel feeder service is a vital link for international container shipping lines providing them with easy coverage of ports within the Southern African region. The combination of our coastal reach and frequent sailings ensure a powerful extension of our customer’s operations throughout Southern Africa. We have built on our 100 years of experience to enable our customers to compete with the most reliable services at the lowest possible cost. We have invested in technology, equipment and facilities to meet the demands of modern, lean supply chains. We focus our efforts on making our customers business more efficient. By expanding our network, and being agile in day-to-day operations, we help our customers concentrate on their core business. Highly qualified personnel and state-of-the-art handling technology facilitate fast and safe cargo handling. We provide you with industry-specific warehousing facilities. We take time to understand our customer’s precise requirements. This insight allows us to solve your logistics problems and focus our efforts on making our customers business more efficient.